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Gunmen ***** a navy rear admiral in Mexico, one of the highest-ranking officers slain in a decade Gunmen ***** a navy rear admiral in Mexico, one of the highest-ranking officers slain in a decade MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gunmen on Friday ******* a navy rear admiral in Mexico, one of the highest-ranking officers slain in the country in a decade. Mexico’s navy said that a rear admiral — which is just below full admiral, the navy’s highest rank — had been shot to ****** in the Pacific coast port city of Manzanillo. Local media gave his name as Fernando Guerrero Alcántar, but a navy spokesman would not confirm that, or whether he was in uniform at the time. The navy said in a statement that he was driving in his own private vehicle when the ******* occurred, so it was unclear if the gunmen knew who he was. He would be one of the highest-ranking military officers ******* in Mexico since 2013. That year, gunmen in the neighboring state of Michoacan ambushed and ******* Vice Adm. Carlos Miguel Salazar, the top navy commander in the neighboring Pacific coastal state of Jalisco. Members of the Knights Templar ***** cartel were blamed for that ********. Vice admiral is a slightly higher rank than rear admiral. Attacks by ******** cartels on high-ranking officers have occurred, but are relatively rare. However, the ******** government has given more law-enforcement responsibility to the navy, army and the militarized National Guard in recent years, and they now represent the front-line forces against the country’s ***** cartels. Manzanillo, because it is a Pacific coast port with direct shipments from China and other places in Asia, is highly prized by ***** cartels seeking to smuggle in precursor chemicals to produce the deadly opioid fentanyl. Source link #Gunmen #***** #navy #rear #admiral #Mexico #highestranking #officers #slain #decade Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The story behind the Baltasar Ebang Engonga ***** The story behind the Baltasar Ebang Engonga ***** Baltasar Ebang Engonga / Facebook Baltasar Ebang Engonga was detained on suspicion of *********** before the videos were leaked What the rest of the world sees as a **** tape scandal could in fact be the latest episode in the real-life drama over who will become Equatorial Guinea’s next president. Over the past fortnight, dozens of videos – estimates range from 150 to more than 400 – have been leaked of a senior civil ******** having **** in his office and elsewhere with different women. They have flooded social media, shocking and titillating people in the small central ******** country and beyond. Many of the women filmed were wives and relatives of people close to the centre of power. It appears some were aware they were being filmed having **** with Baltasar Ebang Engonga, who is also known as “Bello” because of his good looks. All this is hard to verify as Equatorial Guinea is a highly restricted society where a free press does not exist. But one theory is that the leaks were a way to discredit the man at the centre of the storm. Mr Engonga is a nephew of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema and one of those thought to be hoping to replace him. Obiang is the world’s longest-serving president having been in power since 1979. The 82-year-old has overseen an economic ***** that has turned to bust as a result of the now-dwindling oil reserves. There is a small, extremely wealthy elite, but many of the 1.7 million people in the country live in ********. Obiang’s administration is heavily criticised for its human rights record, including arbitrary killings and ********, according to a US government report. It has also had its fair share of scandals – including the revelations about the lavish lifestyle of one of the president’s sons, now vice-president, who once owned a $275,000 (£210,000) crystal-encrusted glove worn by Michael Jackson. Despite regular elections, there is no real opposition in Equatorial Guinea as activists have been jailed and exiled and those with designs on office are closely monitored. AFP Michael Jackson’s “Bad Tour” glove was once owned by Vice-President Teodoro Obiang Mangue, who has ambitions to become president one day Politics in the country is really about palace intrigue and this is where the scandal involving Mr Engonga fits in. He was the head of the National Financial Investigation Agency, and worked on tackling ******* such as money laundering. But it turned out he himself was under investigation. He was arrested on 25 October accused of embezzling a huge sum of money from state coffers and depositing it in secret accounts in the Cayman Islands. He has not commented on the accusation. Mr Engonga was then taken to the infamous ****** Beach prison in the capital, Malabo, where it is alleged that opponents of the government are subjected to brutal treatment. His phones and computers were seized and a few days later the intimate videos started appearing online. The first reference the BBC has found to them on Facebook is from 28 October on the page of Diario Rombe, a news site run by a journalist in exile in Spain, which said that “social networks exploded with the leaking of explicit images and videos”. A post on X the following day referred to a “monumental scandal shaking the regime” as “pornographic videos flood social media”. AFP Teodoro Obiang Mangue (left) became the country’s vice-president in 2016 But they are believed to have originally appeared one-by-one a few days earlier on Telegram, on one of the platform’s channels known for publishing pornographic images. They were then downloaded on to people’s phones and shared among WhatsApp groups in Equatorial Guinea, where they caused a storm. Mr Engonga was quickly identified along with some of the women in the videos, including relatives of the president and wives to ministers and senior military officials. The government was unable to ignore what was going on and on 30 October Vice-President Teodoro Obiang Mangue (once owner of the Michael Jackson glove) gave telecoms companies 24 hours to come up with ways to stop the spread of the clips. “We cannot continue to watch families fall apart without taking any action,” he wrote on X. “In the meantime, the origin of these publications is being investigated to find the author or authors and make them answer for their actions.” As the computer equipment was in the hands of the security forces, suspicion has fallen on someone there, who, perhaps, sought to trash Mr Engonga’s reputation ahead of a trial. The police have called on women to come forward to open a case against Mr Engonga for the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. One has already announced that she is suing him. What is not clear is why Mr Engonga made the recordings. But activists have put forward what could be other motives behind the explosive *****. As well as being related to the president, Mr Engonga is the son of Baltasar Engonga Edjo’o, the head of the regional economic and monetary union, Cemac, and very influential in the country. “What we are seeing is the end of an era, the end of the current president, and there is a succession [question] and this is the internal fighting we are seeing,” said Equatoguinean activist Nsang Christia Esimi Cruz, now living in London. Speaking to the BBC Focus on ******* podcast, he alleged that Vice-President Obiang was trying to politically eliminate “anyone who could challenge his succession”. AFP President Teodoro Obiang Nguema secured almost 95% of the vote in elections held two years ago The vice-president, along with his mother, are suspected to be pushing aside anyone who threatens his path to the presidency, including Gabriel Obiang Lima (another son of President Obiang from a different wife), who was oil minister for 10 years and then moved to a secondary government role. Those in the elite are thought to know things about each other that they would rather was not made public, and videos have been used in the past to humiliate and discredit a political opponent. There are also frequent accusations of coup plotting, which further fuels paranoia. But Mr Cruz also alleges that the authorities want to use the scandal as an excuse to ****** down on social media, which is how a lot of information about what is really going on in the country gets out. In July, the authorities temporarily suspended the internet after protests broke out on the island of Annobón. For him, the fact that a high-ranking official was having **** outside of marriage was not surprising as it was part of the decadent lifestyle of the country’s elite. The vice-president, who himself has been convicted of *********** in France and has had lavish assets seized in various countries, wants to be seen as the man cracking down on graft and wrong-doing at home. Last year, for example, he ordered the arrest of his half-brother over allegations he sold a plane owned by the state airline. But in this case, despite the vice-president’s efforts to stop the spread of the clips, they continue to be viewed. This week, he tried to appear more resolute calling for the installation of CCTV cameras in government offices “to combat indecent and illicit acts”, the official news agency reported. Saying that the scandal had “denigrated the image of the country” he ordered that any officials found engaging in **** acts at work would be suspended as this was a “flagrant violation of the code of conduct”. He was not wrong that the story has attracted a lot of outside interest. Judging by Google’s data, search enquiries that include the country’s name have shot up since the beginning of this week. On Monday, on X, “Equatorial Guinea” was one of the top trending terms in Kenya, Nigeria and South ******* – surpassing at times interest in the US election. This has left some activists who have been trying to tell the world about what is really going on in the country frustrated. “Equatorial Guinea has much ******* problems than this **** scandal,” said Mr Cruz, who works for a rights organisation called GE Nuestra. “This **** scandal for us is just a symptom of the illness, it’s not the illness itself. It just shows how corrupt the system is.” Additional reporting by BBC Verify’s Peter Mwai. More BBC stories on Equatorial Guinea:Getty Images/BBC Source link #story #Baltasar #Ebang #Engonga #***** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Beautiful boy’: ******** for schoolboy Jack Davey, ******* after car crashed through school fence ‘Beautiful boy’: ******** for schoolboy Jack Davey, ******* after car crashed through school fence Jack Davey, 11, was sitting at a table in the schoolyard when a car crashed through the fence. He was rushed to hospital but later *****. Source link #Beautiful #boy #******** #schoolboy #Jack #Davey #******* #car #crashed #school #fence Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Car rolls over inside Lancaster County covered bridge Car rolls over inside Lancaster County covered bridge LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A vehicle accident left a car on its side broadside in a covered bridge late Friday evening. The Upper Leacock ***** Co. responded around 11 p.m. to the Hunsecker’s Mill Covered Bridge over the Conestoga River. There, a vehicle had rolled and was flipped on its side inside the bridge. Get daily news, weather, breaking news and alerts straight to your inbox! Sign up for the abc27 newsletters here All occupants were out of the vehicle when firefighters arrived and no injuries were immediately reported. Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to ABC27. Source link #Car #rolls #Lancaster #County #covered #bridge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Prisons: Homeless ex-offenders twice as likely to reoffend Prisons: Homeless ex-offenders twice as likely to reoffend Nicholas.T.Ansell/PA Wire Homeless prison leavers are twice as likely to reoffend than those with a permanent place to live, official figures released for the first time show. Statistics published by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) reveal that more than two-thirds of adults in England and Wales who left custody without accommodation in the final quarter of 2022 reoffended within a year. Social justice charity Nacro warned the data shows the need for “adequate investment in housing” as the government seeks to reduce the numbers of offenders in prisons. An MoJ spokesperson said the government was “working with partners, including local councils and charities, to avoid anyone being released on to the street.” Rates of reoffending among homeless prison leavers have remained relatively stable over the two-year ******* covered by the quarterly data, which covers 2020 to 2022. While data on reoffending is routinely published by the government, this is the first time it has been broken down by the situations prisoners were released into – revealing the disparities in reoffending among people in different living situations. Previously, the data was only available via Freedom of Information requests. The figures show that between October and December 2022, 67% of adults who were homeless when they left prison committed a further offence within a year. A third of those who were released into settled accommodation went on to reoffend, while 34% of those who moved into probation accommodation reoffended. Of those who were living in temporary accommodation, 45% committed a further offence. PA Media Nacro said reoffending was often driven by homelessness and unemployment The MoJ has also published an analysis of reoffending rates by employment status during the same October to December timeframe. Of those who were in work six weeks after being released from custody, 17% reoffended within a year, compared to 35% of those who were still unemployed. Homeless prison leavers include those rough sleeping, staying in night shelters, campsites or squatting. The data covers those who were released from custody within that 2022 ******* and who were cautioned or convicted for another offence within 12 months. Sarah, whose name has been changed to protect her identity and is in her 50s, was homeless prior to being convicted for her first offence in 1979 and has been in and out of prison and homelessness since. She said that after her initial release from prison, she stayed in a squat. “When I got there, I felt awful, I realised I’d gone right back to the same situation as before I went into prison. I just knew I would end up back in prison – as I would have to do something to eat,” she said. “If I’d have had somewhere to go after prison it would have taken the stress and strain out of worrying where you’re going to sleep.” ‘Vicious cycle’ The government is currently seeking to ease overcrowding in jails in England and Wales through a major review of sentencing and a prison early release scheme. Last week, a man released via the programme warned that ex-prisoners were more likely to reoffend in order to survive without somewhere to live. Nacro CEO Campbell Robb said: “The vicious cycle of reoffending so many prison leavers find themselves trapped in is often driven by homelessness and unemployment.” According to government figures, the cost of reoffending in England and Wales is about £18bn a year. “Put in strictly monetary terms, failing to use evidence-based measures to reduce reoffending is creating a gaping ****** ***** in public finances,” said Mr Robb. “Tackling reoffending with adequate investment in housing and rehabilitation schemes is imperative if the Government wants to commit to creating a more sustainable justice system and in turn a safer society for us all.” The MoJ spokesperson said the figures illustrated “the scale of the prison crisis the new Government inherited.” They added that prisoners at risk of homelessness could be offered up to 12 weeks in temporary housing under a programme which had been rolled out since July 2021. Source link #Prisons #Homeless #exoffenders #reoffend Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Arcane 4K Steelbook Edition Drops To Lowest Price Yet Alongside Season 2’s Netflix Premiere Arcane 4K Steelbook Edition Drops To Lowest Price Yet Alongside Season 2’s Netflix Premiere Act 1 of Arcane Season 2 is now available to stream on Netflix. If you need to refresh for your memory before diving back into the superb League of Legends animated adaptation, you could either rewatch Season 1 on Netflix or pick up one of the recently released physical editions. And there are multiple compelling reasons to do the latter. Arcane Season 1’s 4K Blu-ray Limited Edition comes with a steelbook case as well as three hours of special features, and it’s on ***** for only $35 (was $60) at Amazon. This is the best price yet for the 4K Blu-ray, which launched last month and features exclusive character art of Jinx. The standard Blu-ray release also has a Limited Edition Steelbook with Jinx’s sister Vi on the cover. At the moment, the 4K Limited Edition Steelbook is actually slightly cheaper than the 1080p Blu-ray, which is priced at $35.72 (was $55). If you don’t care about steelbook cases and want the standard 1080p Blu-ray, you can get the non-steelbook release for $32.44 (was $45). Netflix is releasing the second and final season of Arcane in three acts with three episodes each. The first act debuted on November 9. Part 2 will be available to stream starting November 16, and Arcane’s final three episodes will land on Netflix on November 23. Just like Season 1, Arcane Season 2 has nine episodes. $35 (was $60) Arcane’s 4K Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook features Jinx cover art and is on ***** for $35. It’s unclear when Amazon’s deal ends, but retail price is $60, so you’re saving $25. This edition comes with three 4K discs and a standard Blu-ray disc with special features. Arcane Season 1’s physical editions include the full nine-episode arc and three hours of special features. Fans can go behind the scenes of Arcane with exclusive conversations involving key creative talent and writers, numerous scene breakdowns from the animation staff at studio Fortiche, making-of videos, and more. Here’s the full breakdown of the bonus features Bridging the Rift: The Making of Arcane “Making Mel” featurette “Happy Progress Day” scene breakdown “When these walls come tumbling down” scene breakdown Ekko vs Jinx: scene breakdown “The monster you created” scene breakdown $35.72 (was $55) At the moment, the standard 1080p Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook is roughly the same price as the 4K Limited Edition, so if you have a device capable of playing 4K Blu-rays, you’ll certainly want to opt for the 4K release. But the $20 discount is nice for those who want to own both steelbooks, as the standard Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook features Vi, Jinx’s sister. Again, if you have no interest in steelbook cases, you can buy the standard edition Arcane Blu-ray with different cover art for $32.44 (was $45). Both 1080p Blu-ray sets include three discs and the same three hours of special features as the 4K edition. With elaborate and imaginative animation, production on the sequel series took a long time, but the second and final season is finally here. Season 1 featured a stacked cast of performers, including Hailee Steinfeld (Vi), Annie Award winner Ella Purnell (Jinx), Katie Leung (Caitlyn), Reed Shannon (Ekko), Amirah Vann (Sevika), Mick Wingert (Heimerdinger), Ellen Thomas (Ambessa), and Brett Tucker (Singed). Set in the League of Legends universe–the massively popular video game franchise made by made by Riot Games–Arcane follows iconic League champions Vi and Jinx as they get caught up in the power struggles between the utopian city of Piltover and the oppressed underground city of Zaun. Debuting in November 2021, the show received critical acclaim for its storytelling, incredible animation, and getting that one Imagine Dragons song stuck in your head for several months. Source link #Arcane #Steelbook #Edition #Drops #Lowest #Price #Season #Netflix #Premiere Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bali’s other monkey forest | The West *********** Bali’s other monkey forest | The West *********** Every day, more than 3000 tourists flock to the Ubud Monkey Forest. A 10ha sanctuary with three Hindu temples from the 14th century, it is home to more than 1200 long-tailed macaques, one of five monkey species found in Bali. Considered sacred animals and guardian spirits by the Balinese, monkeys symbolise harmony between humans and nature in the Balinese Hindu religion. But with so many people and monkeys in one place, the Ubud Monkey Forest can feel more like an amusement park than a wildlife sanctuary. The “human-interaction overload” often results in aggressive behaviour among primates, most recently in June when *********** tourist Jami Groves reported being bitten and saddled with a $6000 bill for rabies shots. Camera IconA macaque eating bananas donated by a Balinese visitor at Sangeh Monkey Forest. Credit: It was not a one-off incident. Every year, reports of serious bites and scratches incurred at the Ubud Monkey Forest make headlines. There is, however, another monkey sanctuary in Bali that is larger, attracts far fewer visitors and offers a more intimate semi-wildlife experience. Set in the lush green lowlands of Abiansemal District, about 40 minutes drive from Ubud, the Sangeh Monkey Forest is home to an estimated 700 monkeys that spend their days scurrying around a 17th-century Hindu temple and scaling 300-year-old nutmeg trees. The former royal garden for the Mengwi Kingdom, it draws a few hundred visitors a day, including Balinese couples who come here for pre-wedding photo shoots. Sangeh is kept clean, with visible bins, while attendants carry slingshots for emergencies. This has drawn the ire of some tourists and animal ******** activists. But just the site of the slingshot being drawn will make every monkey in the immediate area run for cover into the forest. The result is that the monkeys are much better behaved than they are at Ubud. And while reports of monkey bites at Sangeh are not unheard of, they are rare. I could find mention of only one online. fact file + The Sangeh Monkey Forest is on Jalan (street) Brahmana, Abiansemal. + Opening hours are 8am to 5pm. + Entrance fee is $3 for adults or $1.50 for children. Camera IconSangeh Monkey Forest. Credit: HELP FEED HUNGRY MONKEYS The monkeys at Ubud and Sangeh monkey forests are fed a nutritious diet of sweet potatoes, bananas, papaya leaves and seasonal fruit, bought with funds raised from ticket sales. Camera IconTio Russ. Credit: Many monkeys in Bali are less fortunate, including those living at Pura Geger Beach in Nusa Dua, an enclave of five-star resorts and golf courses on the island’s south coast. Overdevelopment has seen many of Nusa Dua’s fruit trees cut down and, as a result, local monkey populations are hungry. “The monkeys in Nusa Dua are in a very different condition from the monkeys at Sangeh and Ubud. No one protects them, no one feeds them. The trees they normally depend on are nearly all gone, so they run around the street starving and raid local people’s houses looking for food,” says Tio Russ, an Indonesian animal ******** activist in Bali who runs a shelter for more than 500 dogs. Tio has taken it upon herself to feed the monkeys of Nusa Dua. Twice a week, she drives down there with a car full of vegetables. But with no government support, she relies entirely on donations. You can help by making a donation to her PayPal account at *****@*****.tld. For more information, visit instagram.com/tio_russ. Camera IconTio Russ’ project. Credit: Camera IconTio Russ’ project. Credit: Camera IconSangeh Monkey Forest. Credit: Camera IconSangeh Monkey Forest. Credit: Camera IconSangeh Monkey Forest. Credit: Camera IconSangeh Monkey Forest. Credit: Source link #Balis #monkey #forest #West #*********** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Exclusive-US ordered TSMC to halt shipments to China of chips used in AI applications, source says Exclusive-US ordered TSMC to halt shipments to China of chips used in AI applications, source says By Karen Freifeld and Fanny Potkin NEW YORK/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The U.S. ordered Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to halt shipments of advanced chips to ******** customers that are often used in artificial intelligence applications starting Monday, according to a person familiar with the matter. The Department of Commerce sent a letter to TSMC imposing export restrictions on certain sophisticated chips, of 7 nanometer or more advanced designs, destined for China that power AI accelerator and graphics processing units (GPU), the person said. The U.S. order, which is being reported for the first time, comes just weeks after TSMC notified the Commerce Department that one of its chips had been found in a Huawei AI processor, as Reuters reported last month. Tech research firm Tech Insights had taken apart the product, revealing the TSMC chip and apparent violation of export controls. Huawei, at the center of the U.S. action, is on a restricted trade list, which requires suppliers to obtain licenses to ship any goods or technology to the company. Any license that could aid Huawei’s AI efforts would likely be denied. TSMC suspended shipments to China-based chip designer Sophgo after its chip matched the one found on the Huawei AI processor, sources told Reuters last month. Reuters could not determine how the chip ended up on Huawei’s Ascend 910B, released in 2022, viewed as the most advanced AI chip available from a ******** company. The latest clampdown hits many more companies and will allow the U.S. to assess whether other companies are diverting chips to Huawei for its AI processor. As a result of the letter, TSMC notified affected clients that it was suspending shipments of chips starting Monday, the person said. The Commerce Department declined comment. A spokesperson for TSMC also declined to comment beyond saying it was a “law-abiding company…committed to complying with all applicable rules and regulations, including applicable export controls.” The Commerce Department communication — known as an “is informed” letter — allows the U.S. to bypass lengthy rule-writing processes to quickly impose new licensing requirements on specific companies. Ijiwei, a ******** media site covering the semiconductor industry, reported on Friday that TSMC notified ******** chip design companies it would suspend 7 nanometer or below chips for AI and GPU customers beginning Nov. 11. The action comes as both *********** and Democratic lawmakers have raised concerns about the inadequacy of export controls on China and the Commerce Department’s enforcement of them. Story Continues In 2022, the Commerce Department sent is-informed letters to Nvidia and AMD restricting their ability to export top AI-related chips to China, and to chip equipment makers like Lam Research, Applied Materials and KLA to restrict tools to make advanced chips to China. The restrictions in those letters were later turned into rules that apply to companies beyond them. The U.S. has been delayed in updating rules on tech exports to China. As Reuters reported in July, the Biden administration drafted new rules on some foreign exports of chipmaking equipment and planned to add about 120 ******** companies to the Commerce Department’s restricted entity list, including chipmaking factories, toolmakers, and related companies. But despite plans for an August release, and later tentative target dates for publication, the rules still have not been issued. (Reporting by Karen Freifeld and Fanny Potkin; editing by Chris Sanders and Chizu Nomiyama) Source link #ExclusiveUS #ordered #TSMC #halt #shipments #China #chips #applications #source Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hologram aims to solve **** worker’s ******* Hologram aims to solve **** worker’s ******* A hologram of a young **** worker haunts Amsterdam’s red light district. Dressed in faded denim hotpants, a leopard-print ****, with a tattoo snaking up her stomach and across her chest, the 3D computer-generated image reaches out and appears to knock on the window to attract attention. She leans forward, breathes on the glass and writes the word “help”. The hologram is designed to represent Bernadette “Betty” Szabo, a 19-year-old woman from Hungary who was murdered a few months after giving birth in 2009. Her fatal stabbing has baffled police for 15 years. Dutch cold case detectives are using the innovative technology for the first time in an effort to solve the case. The murdered teenager’s image is being projected from behind a window, alongside hundreds of young women who continue to make a living in this notoriously risky industry. Investigators hope the lifelike hologram will help jog memories and draw attention to the unsolved *******. Until now, Betty’s ******* has eluded justice and cold case detective Anne Dreijer-Heemskerk is determined to change that: “A young woman, only 19, taken from life in such a horrific way.” Szabo had a tough life and her story was one of hardship and resilience, according to the detective. She had moved to Amsterdam aged 18 and became pregnant soon afterwards. She carried on working throughout her pregnancy, returning to the job shortly after her son was born. It was in the early hours of 19 February 2009, when two **** workers went to check on the teenage mother during a break between clients, because they realised her usual music was not playing. When they entered her ********, a small room with a plastic-covered bed, vanity table and sink, they discovered Betty Szabo’s body. She had been murdered three months after giving birth, the victim of a savage ****** *******. Her baby was placed in foster care and never got to know his mother – a fact that motivates detectives. Although police immediately launched a ******* investigation, her ******* was never found. They combed through CCTV footage and questioned potential witnesses. The majority of people eyeing the scantily dressed women behind the red neon windows are tourists. Police suspect the perpetrator came from abroad. Now they are urging people who may have visited Amsterdam to think back, with a €30,000 reward to encourage witnesses to come forward. As Amsterdam grapples with controversial plans to relocate its famous brothels to an out-of-town “******* zone”, Betty Szabo’s hologram offers a poignant reminder of the vulnerability of **** workers in an area that, despite a range of security measures, ******** perilous. **** workers have voiced concerns that removing the women who sell **** from public view could expose them to even greater danger. The fact that such a violent ****** could occur in one of the Netherlands’ busiest nightspots without witnesses coming forward continues to confound investigators. In the historic red-light district where she once lived and worked, the teenage **** worker’s digital presence reminds passers-by that her case is yet to be solved. Source link #Hologram #aims #solve #**** #workers #******* Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

****** Ops 6 Players Hate This Perk So Much That Treyarch Had to Nerf It Twice in a Single Week ****** Ops 6 Players Hate This Perk So Much That Treyarch Had to Nerf It Twice in a Single Week The recent launch of ****** Ops 6 has been met with great excitement, particularly due to its immersive campaign, which has won praise from both critics and players. However, not all aspects of the game have enjoyed universal acclaim, especially in the multiplayer mode. One perk, in particular, has caused significant frustration among players: the Recon Combat Specialty. The developers are actively listening to player feedback and making changes accordingly. | Image Credit: Treyarch Initially designed to give players a tactical advantage by temporarily highlighting enemies through walls, the Recon perk was meant to be a powerful tool in the multiplayer arsenal. On paper, it seemed like a great addition. In practice, however, it has had a negative impact on gameplay, frustrating many players. So much so, that Treyarch has been forced to nerf it twice in the same week. Treyarch Nerfs Recon Combat Perk Twice in ****** Ops 6 The Recon Combat Specialty perk was designed to temporarily highlight enemies through walls after a player’s respawn. While this feature seemed like a tactical advantage in theory, it quickly became a problem in practice. However, the time for which the opponent highlighted enemies was too long, making them incredibly easy to track and eliminate. It made the initial fights after respawn feel like an unfair disadvantage for players on the receiving end. Treyarch heard the frustration from the players and addressed the issues immediately. Initially, the perk was set to highlight enemies for 1.5 seconds after respawning. While this change was an improvement, it still gave players who used the Recon perk a significant edge. Since, ****** Ops 6 has fast-paced gameplay, even a second can make the difference, and spotting opponents through walls for 1.5 seconds was too powerful. On November 8, the developers rolled out another patch with a second round of fixes and balance to the perk. This time, the duration that enemies were highlighted was reduced from 1.5 seconds to just 0.5 seconds. This was to balance the Recon perk further while preventing players from being unfairly camped at respawn points. This change has made the perk less powerful, allowing players a fairer chance to react and ****** back. However, due to the severity of the nerfs and changes made to the Recon perk, developers even added in the patch notes that it will continue to monitor player data and feedback on the perk, and may make additional changes if needed to ensure a balanced and fair experience for all. Players Looking Forward to More Content The players are looking forward to Season 1 as it will bring a lot of new content. | Image Credit: Treyarch Despite a few bugs and balance issues, ****** Ops 6 players are enjoying the multiplayer mode, which has introduced a variety of new weapons, maps, and mechanics. One of the most exciting additions is Omni Movement, a new system that has players experimenting with different playstyles and weapons to find what works best for them. While the Recon Control Speciality perk has been frustrating for the players, Treyarch is actively addressing all the issues. The latest patch not only included changes to the Recon perk but also brought a range of bug fixes and balance adjustments aimed at refining the overall gameplay experience. Looking ahead, players are excited for what’s to come, particularly with Season 1 on the horizon. New maps, weapons, and gameplay changes are set to be introduced, and the active involvement of Treyarch in listening to player feedback gives fans hope that future updates will continue to improve the game. In the end, as the developers refine ****** Ops 6 in response to community feedback, players are eager to see how the game evolves in the coming weeks. With the Recon perk still under scrutiny and new content on the way, it’s clear that the best may still be ahead. Source link #****** #Ops #Players #Hate #Perk #Treyarch #Nerf #Single #Week Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump says Haley, Pompeo won’t be invited to join White House Trump says Haley, Pompeo won’t be invited to join White House President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that Nikki Haley — who served as U.S. ambassador to the ******* Nations in his first term, and then ran against him for the *********** nomination this cycle — will not be invited to join his administration. He also said that Mike Pompeo, who was both secretary of state and CIA director in Trump’s first term, would not be rejoining his Cabinet either. “I will not be inviting former Ambassador Nikki Haley, or former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, to join the Trump Administration, which is currently in formation,” Trump wrote. “I very much enjoyed and appreciated working with them previously, and would like to thank them for their service to our Country.” This comes after two sources familiar with the process had told CBS News that the 60-year-old Pompeo was being discussed as a possible contender for secretary of defense. The 52-year-old Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, ran for the *********** nomination in 2016, but endorsed Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida after dropping out. However, Trump still selected her to be his U.N. ambassador, a post she held until her abrupt resignation in 2018. At the time, Trump praised her, saying that she was “very special” to him and that she could return to his administration in the future, adding, “You can have your pick.” Haley did not run for president in 2020, but launched a 2024 bid against her former boss. She suspended her campaign following Super Tuesday in March, the last major *********** challenger in the field to do so. But it was not until over two months later, when she delivered an address at Milwaukee’s *********** National Convention in July, that she endorsed Trump. At the time, she said Trump had asked her to speak in a “show of unity.” In an interview with CBS News’ “Face the Nation” in September, Haley told Margaret Brennan that “I don’t agree with Trump 100% of the time.” “I don’t have to like him or agree with him 100% of the time to know that life for Americans would be better under the policies where we had strong immigration, where we had law and order, where we had an economy where we could look at opportunities, where we’ve got national security that is strong,” she said. Pompeo, who also endorsed Trump at the RNC, served for all four years of the first Trump administration. He chose not to run against Trump in 2024. Trump on Friday announced that he had selected his campaign co-chair, Susie Wiles, to be his White House chief of staff, making her the first woman in history to hold that post. It marked his first major White House staffing decision since defeating Vice President Kamala Harris to win the presidency. Kathryn Watson, Melissa Quinn, Caitlin Yilek, James LaPorta and Robert Costa contributed to this report. Faris Tanyos Faris Tanyos is a news editor for CBSNews.com, where he writes and edits stories and tracks breaking news. He previously worked as a digital news producer at several local news stations up and down the West Coast. Source link #Trump #Haley #Pompeo #wont #invited #join #White #House Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Your pictures on the theme of ‘road trip’ Your pictures on the theme of ‘road trip’ We asked our readers to send in their best pictures on the theme of “road trip”. Here is a selection of the photographs we received from around the world. Victor Tregubov Victor Tregubov: “Taken in Glen Etive, Scotland.” Hilary Steele Hilary Steele: “Whilst on holiday in New Zealand we were stopped by a police officer and asked to park up as a large vehicle was coming through. We then experienced a whole new meaning to moving house.” Geoff Watson Geoff Watson: “Finding Elvis.” Nigel Collier Nigel Collier: “A walk with my dog Boo around West Yorkshire.” Carolyn Montgomery Carolyn Montgomery: “Just me and the open road…” Sonja de Klerk Sonja de Klerk: “The road trip was to Namibia and the photo was taken riding the dunes as part of the Namib100 hike.” Carsten Schnoor Carsten Schnoor: “When I saw this vintage car, I couldn’t help but photograph it because it reminded me of my childhood. Karmann Ghias were manufactured from 1956 to 1974, many of which were convertibles.” Pat Foreman Pat Foreman: “Oraiste (our Irish Wolfhound ) loves a road trip – especially in a car with a bit of headroom.” Craig Vaughton Craig Vaughton: “Off road.” Clancy Smith Clancy Smith: “Roadtripping like it’s 1966.” Anne Bostwick Anne Bostwick: “A bygone age of motoring, posing beside the family 1954 Vauxhall Cresta on Woodbury Common, Devon, in 1960.” Shona Thornhill Shona Thornhill: “Bolivia road trip, a chance for reflection.” Rick Woodward Rick Woodward: “A male ostrich leads his young on a road trip near the Cape of Good Hope in South *******.” Shai Shotts Shai Shotts: “I think I’m hilarious company on a road trip. But clearly not everyone feels the same way.” Ann Gibbs-Jordan Ann Gibbs-Jordan: “One of my final camps on my solo tour of the remote and arid Corner Country of New South Wales. I was about to crawl into my little tent when I spotted the last rays of the sun highlighted on the side of my car, so I grabbed my phone and shot a few pics.” Megan Waugh Megan Waugh: “Wellies required!” Mark Ashmeade Mark Ashmeade: “The road is only a path. It is what you see along the way that makes the trip.” Maria del Pilar Londoño Maria del Pilar Londoño: “A perfect light and a dusty window made for a fun self- portrait on an early morning road trip.” Leonardo Fugoso Leonardo Fugoso: “Motorbikes crowd Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City in the Philippines. This is the widest street in the Philippines, about eight lanes in each direction. I remember as a child in the 1970s when this was a one-lane road, surrounded by tall grass on each side.” Marin Offer Marin Offer: “Heading on 190 from the Furnace Creek heat to the cool of the Sierras.” Sara Bickley Sara Bickley: “Not sure I would want to take a road trip on this steam roller, which was on its way to a local fair.” Jason Shrubb Jason Shrubb: “We took an older relation on a road trip to where they once lived and worked. The house had been demolished and the roads and buildings were all closed.” Kirsten Weller Kirsten Weller: “Who says you need four wheels for a proper road trip?” Source link #pictures #theme #road #trip Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

South ******** Lee belts WBBL record 150 with 12 sixes South ******** Lee belts WBBL record 150 with 12 sixes South ******** opener Lizelle Lee has blasted 12 sixes in a WBBL individual record score of 150 not out for the Hobart Hurricanes against Perth Scorchers at the SCG. Lee thrashed 12 fours and 12 sixes in her 75-ball 150 not out, as her Hobart Hurricanes side amassed at total of 3-203 when batting first on Sunday. The 32-year-old reached her century with a six over long on and brought up her 150 off the final ball of the innings. Her score eclipsed Grace Harris’s 136 last year. It was a big turnaround in form for Lee, who had scored just 71 in her five previous WBBL innings this season, with a top score of 38. “I have to give credit to everybody in our team that kept on believing in me and when I was doubting myself and crying and couldn’t stop they were there and also my family supported me so much,” Lee told Seven. She dominated a third-wicket stand of 114 with captain Elyse Villani, who contributed just 14. “Elyse batted a fair bit with me and she just kept telling me to stay calm and follow my process and that’s what I did,” Lee said. Source link #South #******** #Lee #belts #WBBL #record #sixes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

U.S. government issues travel warning for 3 more cruise ports U.S. government issues travel warning for 3 more cruise ports All ******* States State Department travel advisories are not created equally. The agency, for example, has given Haiti its highest-level travel advisory, a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” warning. It spells out what that means on its website. “Since March 2024, Haiti has been under a State of Emergency. ******* involving firearms are common in Haiti. They include robbery, carjackings, ******* ********, and kidnappings for ransom. Kidnapping is widespread, and U.S. citizens have been victims and have been hurt or *******…Kidnapping cases often involve ransom requests. Victims’ families have paid thousands of dollars to rescue their family members,” it shared on Sept. 18. Related: Royal Caribbean offers 3 new ****** Friday drink packages That warning has led to a lot of Royal Caribbean passengers being concerned when they see Labadee, Haiti on their cruise itinerary. The reality, however, is that Labadee is a fenced-in, guarded section of Haiti that’s nowhere near a population center. There are no excursions outside the protected area in Labadee, and if an ****** mob did decide to head toward Royal Caribbean’s private beach destination, the cruise line would have plenty of time to evacuate passengers and staff safely. So, just because the State Department issues a warning about a destination, that does not mean you should not go there. It is, however, important to read exactly what the U.S. government agency is worried about so you can follow that advice. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter to save money on your next (or your first) cruise. What each State Dept. travel warning means The U.S. State Department uses a four-level warning system and only destinations it only tells travelers not to visit a location when it issues a Level 4 warning. The four levels are: Level 1 – Exercise Normal Precautions. This is the lowest advisory level for safety and security risk. There is some risk in any international travel. Conditions in other countries may differ from those in the ******* States and may change at any time. Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. The Department of State provides more advice for travelers to these areas in the Travel Advisory. Conditions in any country may change at any time. Level 3 – Reconsider Travel. Reconsider travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The Department of State provides additional advice for travelers in these areas in the Travel Advisory. Conditions in any country may change at any time. Level 4 – Do Not Travel. This is the highest advisory level due to greater likelihood of life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to provide assistance, including during an emergency. The Department of State advises that U.S. citizens not travel to the country or to leave as soon as it is safe to do so. We advise that you write a will prior to traveling and leave DNA samples in case of worst-case scenarios. All four are warnings, but you can see that Level 3 and Level 4 are very severely worded. In nearly all cases, cruise lines would not stop in those ports. Be the first to see the best deals on cruises, special sailings, and more. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter. Exercise increased caution in these 3 cruise ports On Nov. 7 and Nov. 8, the State Department issued new or revised warnings for three destinations that major cruise lines call on. That includes one, El Salvador, where the warning has been downgraded from Level 3 to Level 2. While ****** ******** a concern in El Salvador, there has been a significant reduction in gang-related activity and associated ****** in the last two years. This includes drops in violent ******* and murders. U.S. government employees may travel throughout the country during daylight hours. Largely due to infrastructure concerns, U.S. government employees may not travel between cities or departments after dark, except for the route between San Salvador and El Salvador’s international airport and between San Salvador and La Libertad. Government employees are also restricted from using public buses. Carnival’s Holland America Line and Princess Cruises stop in El Salvador on Panama Canal crossing sailings, as do Norwegian’s Oceania and Regent Seven Seas brands. ALSO READ: Top travel agents share how to get the best price on your cruise Located on *******’s west coast, Togo may not be the first place Americans think of when cruising, but it’s a popular stop that’s called on by Regent Seven Seas, Oceania, and Carnival’s Seabourn brand. Its level has been downgraded from a Level 1 warning to a Level 2 due to “terrorism, ******, civil unrest, and kidnapping, according to the State Department. ********** and ********** groups are active in Togo, particularly in areas bordering Burkina Faso and Northern Benin. Attacks in these areas can occur with little or no warning, and could target shops, markets, hotels, places of worship, restaurants, bars, schools, government buildings, transportation hubs, and other places where crowds gather. Violent attacks are far more likely in the northern areas of Togo than in the southern and coastal areas. Lastly, the State Department has added some more information to its Level 2 warning about travel to South ******* to reflect new information on kidnappings. Violent ****** is common and includes armed robbery, *****, carjacking, and mugging. There are also “smash-and-grab” attacks on vehicles. Violent ****** is more common in the downtown areas of big cities, especially after dark…There is a threat of kidnapping across South *******. In the past, kidnappers have targeted U.S. citizens and other foreign travelers. Cape Town, South *******, is a port for Norwegian Cruise Line, Seven Seas Voyager, Seabourn, Princess, MSC Cruises, and a number of niche cruise lines. Are you taking a cruise or thinking about taking one? Visit our Come Cruise With Me website to have all your questions answered. Source link #U.S #government #issues #travel #warning #cruise #ports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Manchester hosts Shawn Mendes, Raye and Rita Ora Manchester hosts Shawn Mendes, Raye and Rita Ora MTV Rita Ora will host the global awards bonanza for the third time Stars will descend on Manchester on Sunday for this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards, with a cast list including Shawn Mendes, Raye and South ******** singer Tyla. Pop star Rita Ora will host the ceremony, which is being staged in the *** for the first time since 2017, with home town hero Liam Gallagher among the nominees. Taylor Swift leads the nominations with seven in total, including best artist and best video for Fortnight, her duet with Post Malone. She was up for the same number last year, but the ceremony, which was due to take place in Paris, was cancelled following the outbreak of the *******-Gaza war. Other nominees include US singers Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish, alongside British acts Central Cee, Adele, Fred Again and Coldplay. Many are unable to attend, however, with Eilish, Swift, Carpenter and Roan all touring outside the ***. Here are six moments to look out for at the show, which will take place at the Co-op Live arena, six months after the venue’s troubled opening. It will be broadcast in the *** on MTV and Pluto TV from 21:00 GMT on Sunday and on Channel 5 from 22:00 GMT. 1) Taylor Swift and Beyoncé could break recordsGetty Images Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are two of the most-awarded stars at the MTV Awards In September, Swift became the most awarded artist in the history of the ********* branch of the MTV Awards, with 30 trophies in all. She can’t quite match that achievement in Europe. Even if she takes home all seven of the prizes she’s nominated for, she’ll only equal Justin Bieber’s record of 22 MTV EMA honours. However, Swift could become the first person to win best artist three times. She is currently tied with Shawn Mendes on two. Elsewhere, Beyoncé could become the first person to win song of the year three times. But her country hit Texas Hold ‘Em faces strong competition from two of the songs of the summer – Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso and Chapel Roan’s Good Luck, *****. 2) Busta Rhymes is going back to his rootsGetty Images Busta Rhymes is one of the biggest-selling hip-hop artists of all time It might seem odd giving Brooklyn-born rapper Busta Rhymes a lifetime achievement prize in Manchester… but the musician has an unlikely connection to north-west England. Before he developed his rapid-***** rap delivery, 11-year-old Rhymes spent two summers living with his Aunt Velma in Morecambe. “That’s a fact,” he told BBC 1 Xtra’s Nadia Jae last year. “I’d never seen a white and a ****** person go [to school] together until I came here. “When I was 11 years old, that was the first time I saw that in my life. In Lancashire, in Preston, in Morecambe, in Blackpool.” Regarded as one of the greatest MCs of all time, he’s due to perform a greatest hits medley – which could include tracks such as Break Ya Neck, Woo-Hah!! Got You All In Check, and Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See. The star said he was “beyond honoured” to get the global icon prize, saying the recognition was “not only a celebration of my career but also of hip-hop culture”. 3) A rumoured tribute to Liam PayneGetty Images Liam Payne was a regular visitor at the MTV Awards, both with One Direction and as a solo artist It’s been widely reported – although not confirmed – that the ceremony will include a tribute to Liam Payne, who ***** in Argentina last month after falling from a hotel balcony. The Sun reported last month that producers were “keen” to remember the singer, who won 12 MTV EMAs as part of One Direction. He later used the ceremony to launch his solo career, performing his global smash hit Strip That Down at the 2017 ceremony. If the plans go ahead, Ora is likely to lead the tributes. She duetted with the star on the 2018 hit For You, and he later called her “a true friend”. Last month, she broke down on stage in Japan while performing For You to honour Payne. “I can’t even sing this right now,” she told fans, holding her head in her hands. 4) Le Sserafim make their *** debutGetty Images Le Sserafim (L-R): Kazuha, Eunchae, Chaewon, Yunjin and Sakrua K-pop band Le Sserafim are having a stellar year. They played the Coachella festival, topped the US album sales chart, and even lit up the Empire State Building in “fearless blue” to celebrate the release of their Crazy EP. But Chaewon, Sakura, Kazuha, Eunchae and Yunjin have never been to the ***… until now. They’ll make their live debut at the EMAs, where they’re in the running for three prizes including best new artist. Speaking to the BBC last month, the band said playing the *** was on their must-do list. “Oh my ****, we would so honoured to play in England,” said Yunjin. “I actually went to London on my own for a vacation – my first vacation – so it’d be awesome to go as a team, all together. “Covent Garden was so pretty. It’d be so fun to busk there!” Based on their past performances, the five-piece will be planning something a little more elaborate than singing around a hat with a bashed-up guitar. 5) **** Shop Boys go orchestralGetty Images **** Shop Boys are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their debut single Two weeks after launching their tea set, **** Shop Boys will receive the inaugural “pop pioneers” award at the EMAs. The prize recognises “their contribution to the world of pop music, including the groundbreaking sonic and visual spectacles they create for their fans”. The award comes as the band mark the 40th anniversary of their debut single, West End ******. Since then, they’ve scored 22 top 10 hits in the ***, including four number ones, and have just released a cover of the David Bowie/Mott The Hoople classic All The Young Dudes. To celebrate, they’ll put on a special performance backed by the Manchester Camerata orchestra. 6) A few surprises?PA Media When Eva Longoria asked her designer to copy Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress, this isn’t what she had in mind It wouldn’t be the MTV Awards without a show-stopping entrance or two. Who can forget Stormzy arriving in a police car at the 2017 show? Or Britney Spears kicking her way out of a block of Kryptonite in 1999? The hosts have had their moments, too. In 2010, actress Eva Longoria presented part of the show dressed as a giant Spanish ham (see above), while Ed Sheeran and Ruby Rose spent 2015 ********* flame-throwers into the air. Then there are the props – Lady Gaga performing Marry The Night on top of the Moon, or Bebe Rexha singing I Got You to a massive, furry letter “U” (this actually happened in real life and isn’t a Sesame Street fever dream). With performances in Manchester by Raye, Mendes, Tyla, Peso Pluma, The Warning, Teddy Swims and Benson Boone, there are bound to be a few surprises in store. The full list of nominees:Terrence O’Connor Billie Eilish and Charli XCX are up for multiple awards, both as solo artists and for their number one collaboration, Guess Best song Ariana Grande – We Can’t Be Friends Benson Boone – Beautiful ThingsBeyoncé – Texas Hold ‘EmBillie Eilish – Birds Of A FeatherChappell Roan – Good Luck, *****!Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso Best video Ariana Grande – We Can’t Be FriendsCharli XCX – 360Eminem – HoudiniKendrick Lamar – Not Like UsLisa ft Rosalía – New WomanTaylor Swift ft Post Malone – Fortnight Best artist BeyoncéBillie EilishPost MaloneRayeSabrina CarpenterTaylor Swift Best collaboration Charli XCX & Billie Eilish – Guess (Remix)Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – Like ThatLady Gaga, Bruno Mars – **** With A SmileLisa ft Rosalía – New WomanPeso Pluma & Anitta – BellakeoTaylor Swift ft Post Malone – Fortnight Best new artist Ayra StarrBenson BooneChappell RoanLe SserafimTeddy SwimsThe Last Dinner PartyTyla Best pop Ariana GrandeBillie EilishCamila CabelloCharli XCXDua LipaSabrina CarpenterTaylor Swift Best Afrobeats AsakeAyra StarrBurna BoyRemaTemsTylaPA Media Irish band Fontaines DC are up for the best alternative prize following the success of their fourth album, Romance Best rock Bon JoviColdplayGreen DayKings of LeonLenny KravitzLiam GallagherThe Killers Best ****** AnittaBad BunnyKAROL GPeso PlumaRauw AlejandroShakira Best K-pop JiminJung KookLe SserafimLisaNewJeansStray Kids Best alternative Fontaines DCHozierImagine DragonsLana Del ReyTwenty One PilotsYungblud Best electronic Calvin HarrisDavid GuettaDisclosureDJ SnakeFred Again..Swedish House MafiaReuters Ariana Grande is one of 12 nominees for the fan-voted biggest fans prize Best hip-hop Central CeeEminemKendrick LamarMegan Thee StallionNicki MinajTravis Scott Best R&B KehlaniSZATinasheTylaUsherVictoria Monét Best live act AdeleColdplayDoja CatRayeTaylor SwiftTravis Scott Best push Ayra StarrChappell RoanCoco JonesFlyana BossJessie MurphLaufeyLe SserafimMark AmborShaboozeyTeddy SwimsThe WarningVictoria Monét Biggest fans award AnittaAriana GrandeBeyoncéBillie EilishChappell RoanCharli XCXKaty PerryLisaNicki MinajSabrina CarpenterShawn MendesTaylor Swift Best *** & Ireland act Central CeeCharli XCXChase & StatusDua LipaHozierRaye Source link #Manchester #hosts #Shawn #Mendes #Raye #Rita #Ora Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Walkway for Trevi Fountain, tourists can’t toss coins Walkway for Trevi Fountain, tourists can’t toss coins Tourists in Rome won’t be allowed to toss coins over their shoulders into the Trevi Fountain, following tradition, though a new elevated walkway now gives limited access to the monument during maintenance work. Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri inaugurated the steel walkway on Saturday, saying it will provide tourists with a close-up view of the fountain and calling it a “unique experience” that won’t be ruined by overcrowding. The walkway over the fountain’s basin will be able to accommodate about 130 people at a time. But tourists won’t be allowed to toss coins from there, as the fountain is currently drained, and could face a 50-euro ($A81) fine if they do, the mayor warned. City lore has it that tossing a coin into the Baroque fountain will ensure a return trip to Rome. Gualtieri said a small pool has been set up next to the walkway to collect the coins, which are donated to the Caritas charity to fund meals for people in need. The walkway will remain until the end of the maintenance work, which is expected to finish by year’s end. Rome city officials are devising a plan to block off the area around the fountain. Under the plan, visitors will be required to book online and pay two euros. Once inside, they will have 30 minutes to enjoy the fountain. Source link #Walkway #Trevi #Fountain #tourists #toss #coins Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden responds to Title IX complaint, retains attorney Florida basketball coach Todd Golden responds to Title IX complaint, retains attorney Florida basketball coach Todd Golden took to social media Saturday to respond to reports confirming his involvement in a University of Florida Title IX complaint that includes allegations that the coach engaged in ******* harassment, ******* exploitation, stalking and cyberstalking. In a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, the 39-year-old Golden said he’s retained an attorney, Ken Turkel to advise him on his ability to bring defamation claims while the confidential inquiry is ongoing. Turkel is a trial attorney with a national practice focusing on the prosecution and defense of complex business and civil litigation matters, as well as media and privacy rights litigation. “My family and I appreciate the support we have received and remain confident that the university will continue its efforts to finish this review promptly,” Golden said. The formal Title IX complaint was initiated Sept. 27. Golden coached UF through the preseason and its first two games of the season, against USF and Jacksonville. Florida next plays Monday night at the O’Connell Center against Grambling. Golden is accused in the complaint of stalking, including on more than one occasion taking pictures of women walking or driving and sending those pictures to the subjects of the photos. The complaint also alleges that Golden showed up at locations where he knew the women would be on more than one occasion. Kevin Brockway is The Gainesville Sun’s Florida beat writer. Contact him at *****@*****.tld. Follow him on X @KevinBrockwayG1 This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Florida basketball coach Todd Golden responds to Title IX complaint Source link #Florida #basketball #coach #Todd #Golden #responds #Title #complaint #retains #attorney Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Why Man City were 'too easy to play through' against Brighton Why Man City were 'too easy to play through' against Brighton Match of the Day’s Alan Shearer and Micah Richards look at how Brighton’s brilliant second-half performance gave them a 2-1 win over Manchester City. Source link #Man #City #039too #easy #play #through039 #Brighton Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The ‘golden rules’ you should follow to create the perfect beach day The ‘golden rules’ you should follow to create the perfect beach day Picture this: It’s a bright and sunny day, there’s not a cloud in sight, and you have nothing planned. The beach is practically on its knees, begging you to set down a towel and read a book by the sea. So you pack your bathers and all your beach essentials, get in the car and make your way to the nearest beach. Then, after spending a few agonising minutes searching for the perfect spot, you lay down your towel and settle in for an afternoon of bliss. Then the piercing sound of someone’s speakers hits your left eardrum – you sit up and see another group of people setting up their tent and towels directly next to you, blasting music from their speakers to the surrounding strangers. Camera IconYou’ve found the perfect spot for your towel, now what? NewsWire / Simon Bullard. Credit: News Corp Australia Beach etiquette is a tricky subject; while you want everyone to have a great time enjoying the crashing waves, some people can quickly take these privileges a little too far. According to Kate Heussler, entrepreneur and etiquette expert, a trip to the beach can quickly turn to an excruciating affair unless you follow “a few golden rules”. It starts with the right spot to place your towel or tent – the best tip is to keep your distance between strangers, within reason. “Imagine arriving at a near-empty restaurant, and someone sits right next to you — it’s a bit odd, right?” she asked. “Give people their personal ‘beach bubble’.’ Camera IconPractising good beach etiquette can help make lazy summer days a breeze. NewsWire / Simon Bullard. Credit: News Corp Australia Of course, during peak beach periods, this can be easier said than done. “Peak summer days and holidays are typically when room to spread out isn’t always possible,” Heussler said. “On those days you can’t be too picky, grab a spot of sand where you can. On a typical beach day, I’d say a good beach guideline is a couple of metres at least — enough space to avoid a surprise suntan oil splash or a sand-covered beach bag.” The same goes for setting up your tent; avoid placing it directly in front of another person’s view. “It’s like blocking someone’s view at the movies but without the popcorn,” Heussler said. “Check sightlines and set up a bit off to the side.” Camera IconIt’s better to keep your tunes PG if you plan on blasting it to the public. NewsWire / Simon Bullard. Credit: News Corp Australia The key to getting the perfect spot? Plan ahead. “If you plan ahead, you might be one of the first ones down at the beach, in which case you have ‘pick of the litter’, as they say,” she continued. And when it comes to music, there’s the right time and place to blast your bops. “The beach is a public space, and everyone’s on their own ‘vibe’ — so we don’t want to impose our soundtrack on unsuspecting sunbathers,” said Heussler. “Unless you’re hosting a beach party (and you’ve sent out the invites), keep it low or consider earphones.” If you do plan on playing music, keep in mind others attending the area, such as families with young children. Camera IconBeachgoers are urged to consider their surroundings. NewsWire / Simon Bullard. Credit: News Corp Australia “Be mindful of your surroundings; there is a time and place for everything,” she added. When it comes to keeping the peace at the beach, Heussler offered a few essential rules beachgoers should follow: 1. Keep your sand to yourself. Flicking, kicking, or flinging sand may seem like child’s play, but it’s no fun when it ends up in someone’s sandwich! 2. Eyes off the fries. Seagulls are masters of theft though we don’t have to make it easy for them. Don’t feed them — no one wants a seagull party invading their picnic. 3. Tidy your tide zone. Take every trace with you, from snack wrappers to plastic straws. Leave the beach like you found it (****** the seaweed). Source link #golden #rules #follow #create #perfect #beach #day Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

College Student Charged in North Carolina Highway Shootings College Student Charged in North Carolina Highway Shootings A college student is facing charges in connection to shootings that happened on Interstate 40 in North Carolina. He was identified as 23-year-old Thomas Graney. He’s a student at North Carolina State University. Authorities say the suspected ******* opened ***** at least 11 times over three days. Officials say shell casings found near the scene matched the type of **** found in the suspect’s home. Graney is being held without bond. Source link #College #Student #Charged #North #Carolina #Highway #Shootings Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Irish man suspected of ******** US nurse arrested in Hungary Irish man suspected of ******** US nurse arrested in Hungary A 37-year-old Irish man has been arrested in connection with the ******* of an ********* nurse in Hungary, police say. Mackenzie Michalski, 31, from Portland, Oregon, was reported missing after a night out in Hungary’s capital, Budapest, on Tuesday. Officers said the suspect was identified through CCTV footage and later confessed to ******** Ms Michalski, but claimed her ****** had been an accident. In a statement, put out on Saturday, police said the man had attempted to conceal Ms Michalski’s ****** by renting a car, putting her body in a suitcase and hiding it in woodland near the village of Szigliget in the country’s west. Officers said Ms Michalski was ******* during an “intimate encounter” with the suspect, but did not provide any further details. They were able to establish that the pair had met at a nightclub, danced together and then travelled to the man’s rented apartment. He was arrested there on Thursday evening, and has been remanded in custody. After being questioned, the suspect showed detectives where he had disposed of Ms Michalski’s body, the police statement said. It added that the man had placed the nurse’s body in a wardrobe while he cleaned his apartment – in a bid to “remove traces” of the alleged ******* – before driving to the woods. Ms Michalski was reported missing by friends when she ******* to return to their accommodation. During the course of their investigation, police said they uncovered evidence which “gave rise to the suspicion of *******”. Following Ms Michalski’s disappearance, the man made a series of online searches – including “what does a ***** body smell like after it decomposes?”, “how do the police handle missing person cases?”, and “removing rotting meat smell”. He is also alleged to have searched whether pigs eat ***** bodies and about the appearance of wild boar along Lake Balaton – a body of water near Szigliget. In footage released by Hungarian police, a man in handcuffs can be seen guiding officers through woodland. Sniffer dogs and forensic investigators are present. A Facebook group, called Find Mackenzie Michalski, says the 31-year-old often went by the nickname Kenzie. On Saturday, her friends held a candlelit vigil close to the US embassy in Budapest. Additional reporting by Jack Burgess Source link #Irish #man #suspected #******** #nurse #arrested #Hungary Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom review – Princess Priceless | TechStomper The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom review – Princess Priceless | TechStomper CCG writes – “Overall, I did greatly enjoy my time playing Echoes of Wisdom, and I would highly recommend it. It didn’t give me as much freedom as Breath of the Wild or especially Tears of the Kingdom did, but I actually like it more than both of them. Those games are a bit too free in what they allow you to do, which left me more bored than anything. In a sentence, Echoes of Wisdom is focused, tight, creative, and a breath of fresh air, but it doesn’t impress in all areas. My only hope is Grezzo can improve on their artstyle, improve on performance, and continue to innovate with future titles.” Source link #Legend #Zelda #Echoes #Wisdom #review #Princess #Priceless #TechStomper Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

England in West Indies: Phil Salt hits century to power tourists to victory in first T20 England in West Indies: Phil Salt hits century to power tourists to victory in first T20 Phil Salt powered a superb century to take England to a commanding eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20 in Barbados. After a disappointing defeat in the one-day international series, Salt struck an unbeaten 103 off 54 ****** on the island he used to call home as England cruised to a pursuit of 183. It was the opener’s third T20 hundred for England – all three of which have come against West Indies in the past 12 months. He crashed his first 50 runs in just 25 ****** as England took 73 from the first six overs for the loss of only Will Jacks for 17. Captain Jos Buttler was sensationally caught for a golden duck on his return to the side after four months out injured but Salt continued, dropping down the gears with the required run-rate under control, as England pulled off the highest T20 chase at the Kensington Oval with 19 ****** to spare. Jacob Bethell, another with Bajan roots, finished unbeaten on 58 from 36 ****** alongside Salt, in the process becoming the youngest man to hit a T20 fifty for England, aged 21. Earlier, West Indies made their imposing total in remarkable fashion, reaching 183-9 despite falling to 18-3 and 117-8. They managed a further 65 runs in the last 5.2 overs after the eighth wicket fell, with number 10 Gukadesh Motie, who later produced the stunning catch to dismiss Buttler, flogging 33 from 14 ******. That came as England lost their grip despite a strong start to the innings, with Saqib Mahmood taking 4-34 and Adil Rashid 3-32. The second of five T20s begins on Sunday at the same ground from 20:00 GMT. England will wait on the fitness of Reece Topley, who left the field visibly emotional after jarring his knee midway through his third over – the latest ***** to a bowler who has had a cruel run of injuries throughout his career. Source link #England #West #Indies #Phil #Salt #hits #century #power #tourists #victory #T20 Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Donkey Kong Country 2 cheat code found after nearly 30 years Donkey Kong Country 2 cheat code found after nearly 30 years Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest player find a new cheat code in the game after almost 30 years. Source link #Donkey #Kong #Country #cheat #code #years Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘So much fun’ for Suaalii as he’s hailed by Wallabies ‘So much fun’ for Suaalii as he’s hailed by Wallabies Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been hailed as “freak” and “great” with his Wallabies’ squadmates in awe of his striking debut in the gold shirt following the gilded code-hopper’s man-of-the match display against England at Twickenham. The modest 21-year-old sounded as if being thrust into the international cauldron before he’s even played a game of senior club rugby was just child’s play as he put on a show for his folks and was left smiling: “Honestly, I had so much fun out there.” Suaalii made it seem absurd that he’d not played a game of rugby union for five years as, for the most part, he looked as if he’d never been away from the sport he had lit up as a schoolkid. Playing a full 80-minute part, helping create one try and proving influential with his excellent offloading, staying upright in the tackle and terrific high-ball challenging, the former NRL star was the toast of his more experienced teammates. “Obviously, it was a baptism of *****. He’s put straight in there – but he was great, did his job, and he’ll learn. And he’ll get better,” was the glowing verdict of Fraser McReight, who reckoned Suaalii was key to their last-gasp winning try in the 42-37 victory. From the restart after England had just gone ahead through a 79th minute Maro Itoje try, McReight noted: “I didn’t know what to feel. We had another minute to go, and what had been working us all game was ‘get Joseph up in the air’. “He did that very well and we were able to get the ball back.” Indeed, from the resultant scrum after Itoje knocked on under Suaalii’s keen attention, winger Max Jorgensen was able to be freed for the expertly-worked seven-phase winning score down the left edge. Watched by his parents who had flown in to London, the highlight of the youngster’s tour de force came with a league-style pop pass over onrushing England defenders that sent Tom Wright away for Australia’s first score that launched their comeback. “I just soaked up the whole moment of putting the Wallabies jersey on, it was a very special thing for my family and I,” Suaali said in a post-match TV interview. “Honestly, I had so much fun out there, and I was just glad to get the win.” Of his teammates heaping praise on him, he just added coyly: “Yeah, it’s good things that they’re saying, but I’ve come in, I’m 21 years old, and I feel like I’m just being myself. I’ve just loved the energy from all the boys.” For coach Joe Schmidt, it felt like the reward for Suaalii’s efforts in training over the week. “Joseph obviously got a few kick-offs back for us – he’s an aerial freak – but at the same time, it was a good learning experience,” said Schmidt, suggesting that people could now see why he was worth the ‘risk’ of playing. “Particularly the way he prepared during the week, he was really professional. He was also really well supported (in the centres) by Lenny Ikitau, who was outstanding. “He’s still probably finding his feet in the game – there are such subtleties that are very different – but with his diligent work ethic, that professionalism and the athleticism that he possesses, I thought it was a really confidence-boosting debut.” Source link #fun #Suaalii #hes #hailed #Wallabies Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]